ISLAMABAD, July 14 (Alliance News): The federal government has clarified that the newly designated Federal Constabulary — formerly known as the Frontier Constabulary (FC) — should not be mistaken for a federal police force.
The rebranding is solely part of a structural overhaul to improve the force’s operational efficiency, not a shift in its role or mandate.
Addressing a press conference in Islamabad on Monday, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, flanked by FC Commandant Riaz Nazir Gara, stressed that the change in title should not lead to confusion.
“No one should confuse that this is a federal police. It’s Federal Constabulary. FC will remain FC,” he affirmed.
The clarification comes amid speculation over the purpose and implications of the transformation.
Officials reiterated that the force will continue functioning under its traditional mandate and responsibilities, primarily focusing on border and internal security tasks under the Interior Ministry’s jurisdiction.
